Long ago, people enjoyed leaf-viewing season in the comfort of a train, as various railroad companies across the state arranged special rides. While the accompanying photo is in black and white, it was taken on September 25, 1949: Denver & Rio Grande Western narrow-gauge steam locomotive #499 is northbound from Villa Grove in the San Luis Valley of Colorado. We know this is a scenic excursion train with white flags flying at the front, four pass…
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